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An example of an early precursor to print comics is trajans column. The comic book story of beer by jonathan hennessey, mike smith. Starting around 7000 bc, the comic book story of beer traces beers influence through world history as a liberating and emancipating force that improved the life of everyday people, beginning with early humans experiments with fermentation all the way up through the contemporary explosion of craft brewing. People were coming from all over the world in search of. Lets keep things classy like a pliny the elder, not. The centuriesold evolution of beer is a story best told through pictures. The comic book story of beer is a gorgeously and ornately illustrated history of the brewski. Aaron mcconnell presents the key figures and events that have shaped the development and history of beer, from its beginnings around 7000 bc through todays fascination with craft brewing. The worlds favorite beverage from 7000 bc to todays craft brewing revolution hennessey, jonathan, smith, mike, mcconnell, aaron, mcconnell, aaron on. Guzzling 9,000 years of history with the comic book story of beer. Coowners lawson wright, dave defeo, and tim ensor maintain an ebay store and host events at local breweries such as wild heaven craft beers in decatur, georgia, where.
If i had to pick my two favorite hobbies, reading comic books would be at the top of the list closely followed by homebrewing my own beer. The reason for supermans instant popularity in the late 1930s is obvious. Terry foster, beer historian, brewer, and author of pale ale and brewing porters and stouts for someone who was a comic book geek before a beer geek, the comic book story of beer seamlessly melds both worlds. Founded with creepy steve, continued by pony and al. Beer and comic books may or may not be an ideal combination, but reading the new book from ten speed press, the comic book story of beer, its clear they go very well together writer jonathan hennessey and artist aaron mcconnell have a reputation for making nonfiction historical graphic novels, having previously collaborated on the gettysburg address. The salt a new illustrated history explores beers journey from the cradle of agriculture, to the rise and fall of ancient.
The worlds favorite beverage from 7000 bc to todays craft brewing revolution is a graphic novel written by the team of jonathan hennessey and mike smith and illustrated by aaron mcconnell. The american can company had been experimenting with the idea of packaging beer in cans since 1909. The comic book story of beer traces beers influence through world history as a liberating and emancipating force that improved the life of everyday people, beginning with early humans experiments with fermentation all the way up through the. The comic book story of beer is a fullcolor, lushly illustrated graphic novel that recounts the manylayered past and present of beer through dynamic pairings of pictures and meticulously researched insight into the history of the worlds favorite brew starting from about 7,000 bc, the comic book story of beer traces beers influence through world history, encapsulating early. He was a highly distinguished psychologist who thought comic books were bad for kids, and his efforts to have them censored had a horrible and lasting impact that still affect comic books to this day.
Together, the team created a comic book that details the history of beer from 7000 bc to the current craft beer revolution. Obadiah oldbuck, but the medium was initially developed through comic strips in daily newspapers. The worlds favorite beverage from 7000 bc to todays craft brewing author. Howard, declared itself a graphic novel on the books flap.
Somehow, superheroes and beer do seem like a perfect fit. Were all book lovers here, but maybe youre just a little more excited about the beer side of this combo. The comic book story of beer creators brew up a refreshing. The comic book story of beer comic read the comic book. In the comic book story of beer, due out in september, we get a graphical tour of such pivotal momentsfrom the cradle of agriculture to the modernday craft beer heyday. Founders ryan hunt and mike crea are longtime comic book fans, and theyve combined this passion with their passion for brewing beer. Probably not my starting point for the history of beer, but charlie bamforths book beer is proof god loves us is a worthwhile read.
As the title implies, the 173 pages of this book covers everything from the misty origins of beer through prohibition, homogenization, and the recent fanning out of styles and breweries. In tracing the history of beer, back east brewing companys mike smith and. A new york times best seller a fullcolor, lushly illustrated graphic novel that recounts the manylayered past and present of beer through dynamic pairings of pictures and meticulously researched insight into the history of the worlds favorite brew. The history of american comics started in 1842 with the u. The books creators explain to cbr news what went into depicting 9,000. I cant say that graphic novels are my favourite or that ive read a lot of them, but i do usually find them quite entertaining. Starting from about 7,000 bc, the comic book story of beer traces beers influence through world history, encapsulating early mans experiments with a. The graphic novel details the rise of beer as a cultural phenomenon as well as the science behind the brewing process. Pairing comic books and beer with arcade brewery the. Fredric werthham was the scariest thing to ever happen to comic books.
Smith also points out how beer geeks and comic book nerds have a surprising amount of overlap. That was what the comic book story creators believed, and this work of graphic nonfiction proves them right. Guzzling 9,000 years of history with the comic book. Each of the books 40 pages contained several picture panels with accompanying text underneath. The colorful history of comic books and newspaper cartoon. In february 1935, dc comics precursor, national allied publications. Comic book story of beer by jonathan hennessey, mike smith. And thats just what will happen from 24 pm on saturday, august 27, at the organic beer fest in overlook park. A new illustrated history explores beers journey from the cradle of agriculture, to the rise and fall of ancient rome, to the modernday craft beer.
History is tapping some big names from marvel and dc to uncover the hidden origin stories of comics biggest heroes. Now for some icing on the cake or froth on the beerim happy to announce the comic book story of beer tshirt. Unsung is also behind brews like buzzman, citrique, natura and propellerhead. Written by jonathan hennessey and brewer mike smith, and illustrated by aaron mcconnell, this fullcolor graphic novel depicts the last 9,000 years of beer history. With the comic book story of beer, the firstever nonfiction graphic novel focused on this most favored beverage, you can follow along from the very beginning, as authors jonathan hennessey and mike smith team up with illustrator aaron mcconnell to present the key figures, events, and, yes, beers that shaped and frequently made history. History orders comic book special superheroes decoded. The untold story was a reminder of the many wonderful prose books dedicated to the history of the comic book industry out there, telling the. There have also been some highly innovative technical developments, many of which have led to the sophistication and efficiency. Mcconnells lavish art is rich and vibrant, perfectly illustrating the high points of a story as old as civilization itself. Brewing is as creative of an art and process as the. The salt a new illustrated history explores beers journey from. No book has ever told the story of beer in a graphic format as a liberating or emancipating force. The cable network will air the twopart special superheroes decoded on april 30.
The first monthly comic book, aptly titled comics monthly, began publication in 1922, though it also featured reprints of daily newspaper comic strips. I was pretty excited when my bookclub chose this book to read. In 1933, funnies on parade became the first color comic book printed in the now standard size of 6 58 x 10 14 inches. A comic book story of beer signing with artist aaron mcconnell can improve on that. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the comic book story of. This book examines historical beer production in denmark. Just in time to diminish your holiday gift list before you even write it. The compatibility of comics and beer can be seen in my parents basement. The books creators explain to cbr news what went into depicting 9,000 years of human civilization and how beer was the key to much of it. Down through the centuries, beer has remained an essential element in the human diet. The seminal years of comic strips established its canonical features e. Bottles add a lot of expensive weight to shipping and as some of the bigger brewers were.
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Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Handdrawn in a classic, accessible style, the comic book story of beer makes a great gift, and will appeal to the most avid comic book geek and those who live for beer. The comic book story of beer book trailer on vimeo. The worlds favorite beverage from 7000 bc to todays craft brewing revolution. The first beer can appeared in the carefully chosen test market of richmond, virginia. The comic book story of beer will be published on september 22, 2015, by ten speed pressa west coastbased nonfiction imprint of the crown publishing group. The comic book story of beer was written by jonathan hennessey and illustrated by aaron mcconnell. So its only fitting that beer is about to get its own comic bookexcuse me graphic novel. The comic book story of beer paperback the worlds favorite beverage from 7000 bc to todays craft brewing revolution. Episode 212 tv show episode 211 tv show episode 210 tv show episode 209 season two tv show episode 208 tv show episode 207 tv show episode 206. By jonathan hennessey, mike smith, aaron mcconnell, aaron mcconnell illustrator. The worlds favorite beverage from 7000 bc to todays craft brewing revolution paperback. In 1965, jules feiffer wrote what is arguably the first critical history of the comic book superheroes of the late 1930s and early 1940s, including plastic man, batman, superman, the spirit and.